With NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's recent tough stance on DUI offenses and Lynch's history of troubles, there is a very good chance the running back will be suspended for the start of the 2012-13 NFL season.

So what does this mean for the Cardinals?

Well, the Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to be their opponents Week 1.

Hence, any suspension would deprive the Seahawks of one of their biggest offensive weapons against the Cardinals.

On the other hand, in five career games against the Cardinals, Lynch has never broken 90 yards rushing.

Still, the Cardinals would not be unhappy to go up against a Seahawks offense that does not have the pounding force of Marshawn Lynch.